The Unofficial Whiteface Thread

[freeheelwilly]

Re: CLOSED

Nov 29: Not open due to high winds :angry: :angry:
I'm so upset about this weather that I feel like hurting someone. The forecast is awful. Doesn't look like snow making temps until Friday. Saturday there is a forecast calling for 20mph winds which could result in closure of lifts and/or wind delays. :angry: :evil: :angry: I'm NOT happy about this. Freaking weather sucks. :angry:

Chill bud! Snowmaking temps are back tomorrow night. NWS says Wilmington low for tomorrow is 23 (the high is 45 at midnight tonight with temps dropping throughout day); Thursday's high is only 37, low is 21 with chance of light snow. Friday's high is 30 with a low of 21 - chance of snow. And remember, these temps are for Wilmington which is at about 8-900 feet. The base of WF is 1200', Lil WF is 3700' and top of Chair 6 is about 4400'. Barring an inversion (which is not in the forecast) temps will be even lower up there.

This will be short lived. We're fine for the weekend. that's how it looks through these rose colored glasses anyway.

 

[Son of Drifter]

You've brought a ray of sunshine into my darken day Willy. Bless you.

 

[freeheelwilly]

glad I could help. Now get off that ledge.

edited to add: and the long term (from several sources) calls for cool temps all next week and a possible storm mid week. Giddy up!

 

[Son of Drifter]

Lift Game

In my now 6 years skiing the Face I still can't get a handle on what letter goes with what lift. Here's what I know so far.

Mixing Bowl = A
Bunny Hutch Triple = ?
Karpet Kruiser = ?
Bear = ?
Facelift = ?
Summit Quad = F
Little Whiteface = G
Mountain Run = H
Freeway = I

I don't believe the Gondola is assigned a letter but I could be wrong so keep that in mind.

I'll buy a beer for the first man or woman that fills in the rest correctly. I'll use the times you posted the reply to determine who was first but I'll need to verify your answers with someone at the Face so the winner won't be announced until after I return from my next trip to Whiteface. (I plan on going this Saturday) I will even throw the winner a free lift ticket if he/she isn't a pass holder but still wants to calm their beer. Good Luck.

 

[Greg]

Here's the latest from ORDA:

In the Whiteface/Lake Placid area, we had lots to be thankful for. However after the weekend, the weather was a real turkey!!

Conditions changed rapidly Sunday night with the onset of steady rain. This was followed by unusually high temps Monday (50 degrees) and Tuesday (60 degrees). In fact, we have also battled high wind today which knocked out our power from 8:30 am � 3:30 pm. Needless to say, what was once nirvana quickly became�..a turkey. Whiteface is still open, but very thin in spots near the base.

This was in marked contrast to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Having jumped right into it, I skied all 3 mornings and considered myself truly blessed. After making snow non-stop since last Tuesday, we had outstanding coverage from the top of Little Whiteface all the way to the base. Guns were still roaring throughout the weekend. On Friday, we actually skied man-made powder in several spots�ON OPENING DAY!!

Skiers and riders seemed to be pumped up for the season. Friday was a very strong first day. We ran the Cloudsplitter gondola and then added the Face Lift high-speed quad on Saturday and Sunday. By the time Sunday rolled around, the day broke sunny and clear. That weather, coupled with the quality of the snow, made for a memorable Thanksgiving.

These three days were a great way to shake off the rust from summer and fall. For the first days of the year, it was epic.

After this warm front goes through, the long range forecast is for extended winter temperatures and perhaps some natural snow. We should be in good shape for the crucial December holidays.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

These are the numbers

Mixing Bowl = 2
Bunny Hutch Triple = 5
Karpet Kruiser = NA
Bear = 4
Facelift = NA
Summit Quad = 6
Little Whiteface = 2a
Mountain Run = 2b
Freeway = 7

That's old school.

 

[freeheelwilly]

Update: Rain not nearly as bad up here as some of the forcasted higher possible amounts suggested. The rain has been out of here for hours. Heavier amounts as you move East. NH and ME: Not good. Also, temps already on the way down as warmer air is getting scoured out by a NW wind. Temp at 6 AM this morning in Saranac Lake was already down to 40F and will continue to fall as day progresses. Could they be makin' snow again at WF by noon? Seems possible. Temps are gonna stay low and I imagine the guns will be goin' almost 24hrs/day from here on out. And snow is in forecast for tomorrow. But that wet snowpack is gonna set up like a brick with the low temps comin' in so let's hope they can get enough manmade down (with some help from Ma Nature) to make some decent surfaces by weekend. One thing seems certain: Don't expect any new terrain open this weekend.

Cautiously optimistic for a decent weekend. Might be windy Saturday. Sunday could be the best as they'll have more time to blow snow by then and winds should be lower.

FWIW, those are my thoughts as of this moment in time.

 

[Brettski]

Gonna hit 60 in Newark today....

 

[Son of Drifter]

These are the numbers

Mixing Bowl = 2
Bunny Hutch Triple = 5
Karpet Kruiser = NA
Bear = 4
Facelift = NA
Summit Quad = 6
Little Whiteface = 2a
Mountain Run = 2b
Freeway = 7

That's old school.

I'm looking for the CURRENT letter system NOT the old school numbers. Plus, you're not allowed to participate since we're related.

 

[freeheelwilly]

Re: Lift Game

In my now 6 years skiing the Face I still can't get a handle on what letter goes with what lift. Here's what I know so far.

Mixing Bowl = A
Bunny Hutch Triple = D
Karpet Kruiser = E
Bear = B
Facelift = C
Summit Quad = F
Little Whiteface = G
Mountain Run = H
Freeway = I

I don't believe the Gondola is assigned a letter but I could be wrong so keep that in mind.

I'll buy a beer for the first man or woman that fills in the rest correctly. I'll use the times you posted the reply to determine who was first but I'll need to verify your answers with someone at the Face so the winner won't be announced until after I return from my next trip to Whiteface. (I plan on going this Saturday) I will even throw the winner a free lift ticket if he/she isn't a pass holder but still wants to calm their beer. Good Luck.

And I don't have a pass so I'll take the Tik. I'll just take it in cash so you don't have to trouble yourself buying it and all. And I'll be coming up during the holiday so that'll be like $63, right? :beer:

 

[Greg]

Whiteface closed today, but should reopen by Friday.

 

[Son of Drifter]

Re: Lift Game

In my now 6 years skiing the Face I still can't get a handle on what letter goes with what lift. Here's what I know so far.

Mixing Bowl = A
Bunny Hutch Triple = D
Karpet Kruiser = E
Bear = B
Facelift = C
Summit Quad = F
Little Whiteface = G
Mountain Run = H
Freeway = I

I don't believe the Gondola is assigned a letter but I could be wrong so keep that in mind.

I'll buy a beer for the first man or woman that fills in the rest correctly. I'll use the times you posted the reply to determine who was first but I'll need to verify your answers with someone at the Face so the winner won't be announced until after I return from my next trip to Whiteface. (I plan on going this Saturday) I will even throw the winner a free lift ticket if he/she isn't a pass holder but still wants to calm their beer. Good Luck.

And I don't have a pass so I'll take the Tik. I'll just take it in cash so you don't have to trouble yourself buying it and all. And I'll be coming up during the holiday so that'll be like $63, right? :beer:

I was born during the day but it wasn't yesterday.

A) You do have a pass.
B) I don't need to buy the ticket b/c I get free ones.
C) I haven't verified your results yet big guy.
D) No cash will be awarded.

 

[freeheelwilly]

Re: Lift Game

I was born during the day but it wasn't yesterday.

A) You do have a pass.
B) I don't need to buy the ticket b/c I get free ones.
C) I haven't verified your results yet big guy.
D) No cash will be awarded.

A) Doh!
B) I thought so. That really chaps my ass! I need in on that gig.
C) I guessed - prob'ly wrong
D) Doh!

Hey, NWS says it's 39F in W-ton. If the guns aren't on yet they will be soon.

 

[Son of Drifter]

Big Willy Style

I noticed you have a non holiday pass. I'm not sure yet but I'll probably end up skiing Sat. Dec 24th, I'll kick a ticket your way if you plan on skiing the Face that day. I could also hook up Woody and Ghost (hopefully he's on the sticks then) if they also have non holiday passes. It'll be my xmas present to the original RSN hell raisers. Next time you see me at the Face (I'll be there Sat if the weather is decent) let me know.

 

[freeheelwilly]

yeah that non-holiday pass really sucks. next year I spring for the full boat.

And thanks for the offer man! That's cool! Doubt I'll be skiin' that day though.

And ghost is threatening a return this weekend.

 

[freeheelwilly]

2-5" called for by tomorrow night. 5-10" in the Northern Greens

 

[Son of Drifter]

That's a start in the right direction. It'd be better if WF was getting the 5-10" but at this point I'll be happy with snow making temps.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

That's a start in the right direction. It'd be better if WF was getting the 5-10" but at this point I'll be happy with snow making temps.

Snowmaking resumed today at higher elevation.

 

[freeheelwilly]

That's a start in the right direction. It'd be better if WF was getting the 5-10" but at this point I'll be happy with snow making temps.

Snowmaking resumed today at higher elevation.

Just today!!!?? It was cold enough last night.

 

[AdironRider]

So whats everyones guess for terrain on Sat?